Subdisciplines of botany

Question 1

Structures and functions of important biological molecules (proteins, nucleic acids)

Answer 1

plant molecular biology

Question 2

chemical interactions within plants plus the chemicals they produce

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plant biochemistry

Question 3

structures, functions, and life processes of plant cells (2)

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plant cell biology (plant cytology)

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plant internal features as revealed through discussion

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plant anatomy

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plant external features (physical form and structures

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plant morphology

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how plants function (photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, etc.)

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plant physiology

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interrelationship among plants and between plants and their environment

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plant ecology

Question 8

plant heredity and variation

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plant genetics

Question 9

biology and evolution of plants in the geologic past (plant fossils) (2)

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plant paleontology/ paleobotany

Question 10

geographical distribution of plants

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plant geography (phytogeography/ geobotany

Question 11

plant classification, identification, description, nomenclature, diversity (2)

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plant taxonomy/ systematics

Question 12

algae biology and taxonomy

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phycology

Question 13

non-vascular plants (mosses, liverworts, hornworts) taxonomy and biology

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bryology

Question 14

fungi biology and taxonomy

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mycology

Question 15

fern and fern allies biology and taxonomy

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pteridology

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the scientific study of living and fossil spores and pollen grains

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palynology

Question 17

scientific study of the traditional knowledge and customs of a people concerning plants and their medical, religious, and other economic uses

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ethnobotany

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forestry conservation and forest products (lumber, ntfp)

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forestry

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fields crops and soils

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agronomy

Question 20

the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants

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horticulture

Question 21

plants with commercial importance, e.g. spices, fibers

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economic botany

Question 22

a branch of pharmacology dealing with medical substances of biological origin and especially medicinal substances obtained from plants

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pharmacognosy

Question 23

scientific study of plant diseases

Answer 23

plant pathology (phytopathology)